Roy Williams, Susquehanna Property Maintenance

The Susquehanna Codes Department is taking the  “Neighborhood Take Back Program” seriously. With a strategy of “Clean-up and then Maintain”, the borough has aggressively gone after negligent building owners and will have eight blighted structures removed from the borough in 2016 at no costs to the residents. Removal of these vacant, dangerous eyesores will go a long way in restoring and preserving neighborhood safety, property values and quality of life in Susquehanna.

The Trehab Summer Program gives teenagers ages fourteen and up a chance to have a work experience for the summer. Before work begins, any employee working for Trehab, as you would for any other job, goes through a Training Course. During the Training Course, you are taught to get along with employees, do workshops such as Bullying, and at the end of the Training go to Salt Springs where employees become one with the natural world around them by finding insects or plants and then going into the river to find more bugs, maybe even some fish while you’re there.

My personal experience with the Trehab Program is that it gave me a fresh start and a way to get myself used to the working world during the summer instead of being thrown in during the school year where there is the pressure of grades, being social, etc. When it comes to a new person joining the Trehab Summer Program, either a fourteen-year-old or a seventeen-year-old such as myself, it may take some time to get used to as it is for me since this is my first time actually in the Trehab Summer Program. This program is a great new experience.

Yes, the program is work but as it has been so far for me, it can be enjoyable as well.

The Harford Fair is the largest community event in the county and depends on the community for the wonderful displays and prize-winning animal entries.  There are 26 different departments in which to display items for judging.  Perhaps you spent the winter knitting, making a special quilt, sewing a special outfit, working on some needlework, perfecting a recipe, making jelly or jam, or attending a painting class or working with glass.  The result is something special which would make a wonderful entry for the Harford Fair.

Susquehanna County resident Jeralyn Adams displays her first place prize-winning apple pie at the Harford Fair 2015. Her first place win qualified her to compete at the PA State Farm Show in January where she placed first in the state.

August 1 is the deadline for submitting entries on-line or sending entry blanks.  Use only the 2016 up-to-date class listings in each department since there are many changes from last year’s fair.  The categories, rules and the entry blanks can be found on the fair website at www.harfordfair.com or in the fair book available at the secretary’s office on the fair grounds and in many other locations throughout the area. 

In addition to the department entries, there are many contests to enter, some of which include the Create the Cover Contest for 2017, Harford Fair Queen Contest, a Fun and Safety Poster Contest, the Woodsman’s Contest, the Animal Costume Dressing Contest and the Turkey Calling Contest.  Harford Fair is proud to announce the sponsorship of “PA Preferred” Products for the Chocolate Baking Contest, the Angel Food Cake Contest and the Apple Pie Contest.  The first place winner of each of these contests is eligible to enter the 2017 PA Farm Show competition in January.

Other contests and rules which are traditional events at the Harford Fair can be found on the fair website at www.harfordfair.com.  Do not use any listings of rules and classes from the past.  If you have questions, please call the Secretary’s Office at 434-4300, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 

So don’t miss out on anything offered at the 159th Harford Fair.  Submit your entry forms no later than August 1.  Plan your entries and hope to see you at the fair, August 22-27, 2016.

Our 4th meeting in June was held at the Harford fairgrounds where we helped set up for the livestock clinic. After getting things ready we started with the pledges then Amanda, our president, discussed new business and then old business. We then had demonstrations. Rachel Fay, the Treasurer did a demonstration on her experiment of feeding her chickens peanuts to see if they would produce larger eggs. Delany Jayne and Alexis Sebring did a demonstration on how to make duct tape wallets using the 4-H colors. Amanda Gawel and Yelena Cochrane did a talk about their violins then played a piece for the club. The meeting was adjourned and everybody had refreshments brought by Maggie Kowalewski.

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Pennsylvania. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this summer.

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust.

In April, Elk Mountain 4H Club met at Heidi Pavelski’s farm for our April meeting. We first cleaned the Lenoxville cemetery. Our club president Amanda Gawel started the meeting off with the pledge of allegiance and the 4-H pledge. She then discussed old business and also new business. She then opened the floor for nominations for president. She was the only nominee and therefore got the office. She then proceeded to open the floor for vice president where Maggie Kowalewski and Hannah Hricko were nominated. Hannah won the office. Secretary was next in line for nominations where Maggie was nominated and was the only nominee and got the office. The Treasurer was then nominated. Rachel Fay and Wyatt Thompson were nominated and Rachel got the office. We then accepted nominations for news reporter. Wyatt Thompson and Josiah Hricko were nominated and we both got the position. Amanda then opened the floor for club demonstrations. Madison Sebring read a three page excerpt from her book, ‘If You Give A Mouse A Cookie’. Kaylin Pavelski did some knock, knock jokes, which the whole club thoroughly enjoyed. Amanda then adjourned the meeting.

On September 24, 2016, 8am to 12:00 noon, the 21st annual Doctors with a Heart Day will be held at the following locations:

Progressive Dental, 1113 US Rt 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795   607-722-5464;

Progressive Dental, 565 Hooper Rd., Endwell, NY   607-754-2273;

Progressive Dental of Norwich, 101 S. Broad St., Norwich, NY   607-334-8666;

Progressive Dental of Montrose, 57 Public Avenue, Montrose, PA   570-278-1186;

Chenango Bridge Dental, 528 Main St., Chenango Bridge, NY   607-648-4113.

Those with urgent dental needs who have no money, job, means of welfare health care or health insurance are invited to visit one of these locations for free dental care.

The Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE), Endless Mountains, Chapter 15, met on June 16, 2016 at the Green Gables Restaurant, New Milford, PA.

Members attending were advised that the next meeting is the annual chicken barbeque at the Green Gables Restaurant on July 12, 2016. The annual meeting was changed from August to July this year due to PARSE state presidents and other state officials having prior commitments in August.

The annual State meeting will be held on September 14 and 15. President Hector, Treasurer Diane Berman and member Leonard Evans will attend the meeting.

Northeast Region Vice President Tom O'Neill, attending this meeting provied PARSE information updates.

For further information and/or to make reservations for the July metting, members should contact Bernice Landmaster at 570-265-8812; or Helen Benio at 570-278-2380.

In March, Elk Mountain 4-H Community held its third meeting of 2016 at the Pavelski farm. We had new family introduced to our club, then started the meeting with the American Flag and 4-H pledges, followed by the treasurer’s and secretary's report. We moved into old business then talked about new business. Next we discussed ideas for our beautification project for our Fair garden. Amanda then opened the floor for demonstrations, and Lyndon Bello stepped up and gave an educational but fun demonstration on the parts of different animals. We then had brownies and milk for refreshments.

Burglary/Theft:  Between June 1st and July 1st the Harmony Township camp of an Avoca man was broken into.  The following items were taken:  a Mr. Heater brand tough buddy propane heater, and assorted gas line fittings.  The estimated value of the loss is $300.  The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. 

Criminal Mischief:  Between July 1st and 2nd, a Clifford man reported that his mailbox was destroyed by means of a firework or similar explosive device.  The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. 

Act 64/DUI Drug:  On July 1st at 2:18 pm Mark Tanner of Susquehanna was stopped by a trooper for an equipment violation.  The trooper detected the odor of marijuana and conducted a search of Tanner's vehicle;  Tanner was subsequently arrested for an act 64 violation.  He was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. 

Theft:  Between June 27th and July 1st a Clifford Township man had the registration plate stolen off of his boat trailer.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Harassment/Trespass:  The police were investigating a harassment and trespass incident in Ararat Township.  The suspects (four women) went onto the property of another woman, and let her horse out of its stable.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Attempted Theft:  On June 23rd a woman in her late twenties was observed to be entering a storage shed.  The suspect fled the area on foot when a neighbor yelled at her.  It was undetermined as of the time of report if any items were taken. 

Burglary:  Between June 12th and 29th, a burglary occurred in Jackson Township in which a victim's shed was entered by means of a pried open lock.  Once the perpetrator was inside the shed, he stole items from within.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to please contact the police. 

Theft:  Between the 13th and 24th of June, an unknown perpetrator stole the wallet and Samsung tablet of a Montrose woman.  The wallet was recovered at the Dollar General store in Tunkhannock, Pa.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the police. 

Theft:  Between March 15 and June 29th an ATV, 2 chainsaws, and a weed eater were stolen from a storage shed.  The total estimated loss was valued at $7500. 

Burglary/Theft of a Motor Vehicle:  On June 28th at 6:28 pm Donald Norton of South Gibson entered the Gibson Township residence of a Thompson man.  Norton returned the truck later that day and was taken into custody.  Charges were filed at District Court 34.3.03. 

Theft:  Between June 19th and June 23rd a Horseheads man had 22 batteries stolen from a storage facility by unknown actors.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to please contact the state police. 

Burglary:  Between the 6th and 11th of June, one or more unknown perpetrator(s), entered the summer home of a Bryn Mawr woman, by unknown means.  Once inside the residence the perpetrator(s) drank the victim's beer and liquor.  The perpetrator(s) also used the victim's bedrooms prior to departing.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Escape:  On June 23rd at 1:45 pm Louis Yachymiak escaped, during an attempt to take him into custody on a criminal warrant.  Charges were pending for violation of PA CC5121 Escape. 

Determination on account of service dog:  On June 23rd at 6:30 pm a Forest City man alleged that he and a guest were asked to leave the listed location because of his service dog. 

Agg. Assault:  On June 20th at 12:03 pm two Susquehanna County Sheriff Deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on a female at a location in Ararat Township.  The female was not located at the location.  While searching the premises, troopers observed a man hiding in a shed.  It was learned through their investigation that the accused was wanted outside of New York on a warrant.  At that time a physical altercation occurred between the deputies and the accused as he attempted to flee the scene.  

Anyone having information regarding any of these incidents is asked to please contact the police at 570-465-3154.

Kenneth John Hughes, 49, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, forfeit possession of all materials garnered at the time of the investigation/arrest, pay $100 Act 198 fee for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Liberty Township on July 22, 2015.

Jesse William Teel, 22, of Springville, PA to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, with credit for time served, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund cost, pay $100 Act 198 fee, subject to PA Interlock Law requirements, complete Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, pay $100 EMS fee, continue with outpatient counseling for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on August 17, 2015.  Mr. Teel also received 2 years probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution and pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Bridgewater Township on August 17, 2015.

Timothy Lloyd Miles, 44, of Reading, PA to 6 months to 5 years in a state correctional facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete with lifetime registration requirements of SORNA, not to utilize social media while under supervision, receive a sexual offenders evaluation, not to have contact with minors without adult supervision, not to possess or utilize controlled substances without a valid prescription for Child Pornography in Montrose Borough on August 5, 2014.

Nino Robert Ianuale, 26, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victims in this case, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Liberty Township on September 14, 2015.  Mr. Ianuale also received 6 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Great Bend Township on September 14, 2015.

Jeffrey Scott Cook, 47, of Montrose, PA to 18 months probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim in this case, make restitution to the victims, receive drug and alcohol counseling for Simple Assault in Dimock Township on September 26, 2015.

Robert Thiel, Jr, 32, of Hop Bottom, PA to 6 months probation, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Hop Bottom Borough from July 8th to 10th, 2014.

Michael Matthew Ely, Jr, 28, of Springville, PA to 1 year probation, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim, continue with outpatient counseling, not to possess or consume controlled substances without a valid prescription for Disorderly Conduct in Harford Township on August 30, 2015.  Mr. Ely also received 5 years probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, not to possess or consume controlled substances without a valid prescription, pay $250 DNA testing cost and submit a sample for testing for Criminal Trespass in Springville Township on September 26, 2015.

Ethan Meagley, 25, of Susquehanna, PA to 6 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, make restitution to the victims in this case for Receiving Stolen Property in Liberty Township on September 14, 2015.  Mr. Meagley also received 6 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Receiving Stolen Property in Great Bend Township on September 14, 2015.

Morgan Lundy, 23, of Brackney, PA to 1 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, credit for time served, sentence to be served on weekends, followed by 2 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, forfeit handgun to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pay restitution to the victim, continue with drug and alcohol counseling for Possession of Instrument of Crime in Jessup Township on June 6, 2015.

Elijah Maginley, 22, of Montrose, PA to 1 year probation, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Bridgewater Township on March 3, 2016.  Mr. Maginley also received 1 year probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the laundromat except for the legitimate purpose of doing laundry, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Defiant Trespass in Bridgewater Township from January 9, 2016 to January 10, 2016.

Linda N Carpenter, 54, of Nicholson, PA5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, with credit for 5 days served in an inpatient  rehabilitation facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, be subject to PA Ignition Interlock Law when driving privileges are restored, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid medical prescription, not to possess or consume alcoholic beverages, successfully complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program and pay the tuition for Driving Under the Influence in Lathrop Township on August 18, 2015.  Ms. Carpenter also received 10 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $300 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, be subject to PA Ignition Interlock Law when driving privileges are restored, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program and pay tuition, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid medical prescription, not to possess or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Lenox Township on August 10, 2015.  Finally, Ms. Carpenter received 2 years probation to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, take all medical prescriptions for False Reports in Lathrop Township on September 6, 2015.

Jennifer Bevan, 36, of Friendsville, PA to 23 months probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, be subject to DNA testing requirements and pay the $250 DNA testing fee for Welfare Fraud in Montrose Borough on December 31, 2011.

Craig Anderson, 36, of Great Bend, PA to 24 months in a state correctional facility participating in the State Intermediate Punishment Program, followed by 8 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Possession with Intent to Deliver in Hallstead Borough on November 7, 2015.  Mr. Anderson also received 24 months in a state correctional facility participating in the State Intermediate Punishment Program to run concurrent to the above sentence, followed by 8 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Possession w/ Intent to Deliver in Great Bend Township on November 4, 2015.

Jamie Lee Welch, 24, of Endicott NY 24 months in a state correctional facility to participate in the State Intermediate Punishment Program followed by 7 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, be subject to DNA testing requirements and pay the $250 fine, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid Prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on November 16, 2015, December 8, 2015 and December 15, 2015.  Ms. Welch also received 24 months incarceration in a state correctional facility to participate in the State Intermediate Punishment Program to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid medical prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Delivery or a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on November 16, 2015, December 8, 2015 and December 15, 2015.  Finally, Ms. Welch received 24 months incarceration in a state correctional facility to participate in the State Intermediate Punishment Program followed by 7 years probation to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Great Bend Township on November 16, 2015, December 8, 2015 and December 15, 2015.

David Michael Thompson, 37, of Hallstead, PA to 5 years probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to utilize controlled substances without a valid prescription, not to have contact with minor or adult children unless approved by probation officer, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Corruption of Minors in Liberty Township June 2014 through 2015.

Adam Michael Stout, 22, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 EMS, complete a CRN evaluation, perform 10 hours community service, successfully complete an alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Thompson Township on January 8, 2016

Cody Patrick Church, 26, of Kingsley, PA to 5 days home confinement, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund cost, pay $10 Ems, receive a CRN evaluation, successfully complete an Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, perform 10 hours community service for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Township on November 14, 2015.  Mr. Church also received 6 months probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund cost, pay $10 EMS, receive a CRN evaluation, successfully complete an Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program for Driving Under the Influence in Lenox Township on January 25, 2015.

Matthew R Vandemark, 37, of Meshoppen, PA to be placed on the SCRAM bracelet for 30 days to be followed by 5 months probation, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, Pay $75 Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, complete a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, perform 25 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Auburn Township on January 10, 2016.

Douglas Monroe Parker, II, 46, of Hallstead, PA to 3 days home confinement followed by 5 months probation, pay $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $300 Act 198 fee, pay $75 Pennsylvania Transportation, pay $10 EMS, complete a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Township on January 3, 2016.

Lauren Mary Howell, 23, of Meshoppen, PA to 3 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $300 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund Fee, pay $10 EMS fee, complete a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Auburn Township on December 12, 2015.  Ms. Howell also received 12 months probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, complete a drug and alcohol evaluation for Theft from a Motor Vehicle in Auburn Township between October 23rd and 24th, 2015.

The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program:

Bryce Patrick Warner

Trooper

This little heartbreaker is Trooper, a 8-9 week old beautifully marked cutie who has not had the best start in life.   One look in those big 

soulful eyes and you will see why this adorable little kitty needs to find her best friend to erase the bad memories.

Born with only three legs and left to fend for herself, Trooper certainly has lived up to her name. Please consider taking 

this little doll baby home and showing her how good life can be.  Vaccinated, wormed, and ready to make lots of good memories with you, Trooper

is waiting patiently at the shelter for her chance.

Join us in raising funds for our first official transport van!   Your contributions can be mailed to us at True Friends, 16332 SR 706, Montrose, PA 18801, dropped off at the shelter, or online at truefriendsawc.com. Our “Waggin’(And Purrs) Wagon will make it possibly for us to easily save even more lives!

Fun Fact:"Ailurophilia"  is "the love of cats". We are convinced you will become a "ailurophile" when you hold little Trooper in your arms!